Gundersen Health System

Gundersen Health System is a non-profit, integrated healthcare network based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with a history that dates back to 1891. Founded by Dr. Adolf Gundersen, the organization has expanded to include 7 hospitals and 65 clinics, serving a wide regional population with nearly 8,000 staff members. The system operates under the "Love + Medicine" philosophy, which emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care alongside advanced medical expertise. Gundersen offers a range of services, including trauma, urgent care, behavioral health, and specialized inpatient care. Its clinic network provides primary and specialty care, focusing on integrated, community-based medicine. The organization is recognized for its innovative programs, such as energy sustainability initiatives and oral history archives that preserve its medical legacy. Gundersen also emphasizes long-term patient relationships and community well-being, referring to its patients as "neighbors."